become vulnerable

Frequency: 7.522.1 per million words

To change from a state of safety to one of susceptibility.

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Examples (10)

  • After the surgery, he became extremely vulnerable to infections.
  • Trusting someone completely can make you become vulnerable.
  • Without a stable income, many families become financially vulnerable.
  • The company will become vulnerable to a takeover if its stock price drops further.
  • As the ice caps melt, coastal cities become increasingly vulnerable to rising sea levels.
  • Children often become vulnerable when they feel neglected.
  • A lack of proper security measures can cause a system to become vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
  • He didn't want to become vulnerable by revealing his true feelings.
  • Elderly people often become more physically vulnerable with age.
  • If we don't adapt, our traditional industries could become vulnerable to global competition.